Charming is a Victorian Era Harry Potter roleplay set primarily in the village of Hogsmeade, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and the non-canon village of Irvingly. Characters of all classes, both magical and muggle — and even non-human! — are welcome.

With a member driven story line, monthly games and events, and a friendly and drama-free community focused on quality over quantity, the only thing you can be sure of is fun!

All proper decorum must be observed, including bowing or curtsying to ones opponent at the open and close of the match.

During a duel, there shall be no physical contact of any sort between contestants. Should one contestant require assistance, then the match will be stopped by the official.

Excessive force must not be used. The purpose of the contest is to display strength and skill; it is not to injure or maim. Likewise, all spells used must be allowed under the law.

Creativity is encouraged; a match that consists merely of stunning and disarming is not enjoyable for the audience.

As of April 5th, 1886 women are allowed to duel as mens' equals. No more ornamental magic displays!

Students duel separately from adults. During the summer months, the tournament is the only sanctioned use of underage magic.

OOC Rules

Matches will be moderated by a member of the staff. Follow instructions by the IC moderator regarding who is to post. After both participants have posted once, wait for the moderator to post again before continuing.

Points will be given by the moderator based on an OOC modified dice roll. While commentary by the official is IC, the scoring is done in the fairest way possible.

Do not state how your action will end, but rather what is intended. That way, when the point is determined then you can post the results of your actions in a way that fits with the scoring.

If a participant does not post within three days, they will be disqualified and the other participant wins the match.

Keep all spells age appropriate. A first year could not cast an Unforgivable (although that would get them disqualified anyway). If you are not sure if your character could cast a spell at their age, feel free to ask other members or the staff for opinions.

Members may enter a maximum of 6 characters in the tournament, and no more than three to any one competition (student, leisure, or professional).

Bonuses Etc.

We include a bonus for character specialties. Your character may only specialize in one area, but does not need to specialize in any.

Part-veela (¼ or ½) receive a bonus against the opposite sex. Please be sure to note this at signup.

There is a roll to determine realistic IC effects such as injury. No such outcomes will be severe except in cases with player consent or of extreme spells.

Ties are decided based on IC judge bias (such as blood, gender, or class, or simply friendship).

Note: Adults and students will be participating in separate competitions. Starting November 1886, there will be a new “professional” category added to the tournament for adults with ample dueling/combative experience through either work or hobby. This is in lieu of the bonus previously awarded to aurors and hit wizards, and is being implemented on a trial basis!

To sign up your student, use this form:

Code:

[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Year:[/b] Please use current year.

To sign up your adult (leisure), use this form:

Code:

[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Age:[/b]
[b]Schooling:[/b] (choose did not attend, attended but did not complete testing, completed OWLs, completed NEWTs)
[b]Skill:[/b] (general magical skill; choose poor, average, or good)
[b]Bonus:[/b] (if your character is particularly good with ONE of the following: offence, defence, charms, transfiguration, conjuring)

To sign up your adult (professional), use this form:

Code:

[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Age:[/b]
[b]Schooling:[/b] (choose did not attend, attended but did not complete testing, completed OWLs, completed NEWTs)
[b]Skill:[/b] (general magical skill; choose poor, average, or good)
[b]Bonus:[/b] (if your character is particularly good with ONE of the following: offence, defence, charms, transfiguration, conjuring)
[b]Tie/Since:[/b] What is their involvement in dueling regularly (Pro dueler on the continent, auror, etc.), and how long have they been doing it?

Signups close April 20th at 10:00pm EST. Duels begin April 21st. IC the tournament lasts from April 21st to 23rd.

NOTICE:

When posting in your duel, please tag both your partner and your moderator. This way, no one will be overlooked! To tag, simply type @'Character Name'.

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Name: "Charlie Williams" (Lupus Jameshill)Age: 33Schooling: Completed NEWTs (but would enter as independently tutored abroad)Skill: GoodBonus: Transfiguration
Lou also worked as an Auror from 1874-1881 (plus typical Auror training before that), but "Charlie" did not and so wouldn't be qualified for the pro bracket. So do with that what you will. Sorry I'm such a pain =P

Name: Reuben CrouchAge: 28Schooling: Completed NEWTsSkill: AverageBonus: --
If he can get a -1 modifier for any duels on the 22nd, due to a hangover, that'd be great. ;)

Lynn is totally okay with any degree of injury at any round for any reason. If it's going to involve loss of limb or permanent sensory degradation (e.g. blindness) please run it by me first but otherwise feel free to surprise me >D

Name: Suzanne LeeAge: 34Schooling: Completed OWLsSkill: Good, but she's lost sight in one eye so that might warrant a -1?Bonus: OffenceTie/Since: She used to be a hit witch for about 14 years. (1870-1884)